Flooring Guide by Cinvex – The long-standing doubts among some PSIS Semarang supporters regarding the management’s commitment to the club have finally been addressed. Faris, the former CEO of Persela Lamongan, has made the crucial decision to step down, aiming to diffuse potential conflicts of interest and restore fan confidence.
These apprehensions had been widely discussed among the fanbase, primarily due to both PSIS Semarang and Persela Lamongan competing in the same league. Both clubs are currently vying for success in the East Group of the Pegadaian Championship. Prior to Faris’s resignation, many feared that critical strategic decisions could be unduly influenced by the dual interests of a single shareholder, potentially compromising the fairness of the competition.
Responding directly to these anxieties, Faris chose to withdraw from his position, demonstrating a strong commitment to upholding the club’s integrity. This decision is widely regarded as a prudent measure, effectively shielding PSIS from any allegations of bias that could detrimentally affect the competitive environment and the club’s public perception.
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Meanwhile, Wareng, the chairman of the prominent fan group Panser Biru, also shared his thoughts on the matter via his personal Instagram account, @kepareng_wareng. In his post, Wareng acknowledged that the concept of share ownership in multiple clubs is not entirely novel within Indonesian football.
“Initially, I also pondered whether there was a conflict of interest with Faris from Persela and Ms. Datu from PSIS. However, upon reflection, we faced similar situations in Liga 1, and now in Liga 2, it seems to be without significant issue,” he elaborated. Wareng further provided examples from past Liga 1 seasons where shareholders held stakes in various clubs without creating major problems.
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According to Wareng, as long as there is a clear controlling shareholder, the management structure can remain effectively governed and accountable. “During Liga 1, shareholders of PSIS, Persija, PSS, etc., also had similar arrangements without issue, especially since YS is the controlling shareholder at PSIS,” he added. He also pointed to analogous situations in Liga 2, such as AVJ’s involvement with Kendal Tornado FC and its shareholding ties with PSIS.
Nevertheless, Wareng extended his full appreciation to Faris for choosing to resign, a decision made specifically to preserve the trust of the loyal supporters. “But kudos to Faris for stepping down from Persela as per the fans’ demands. Unlike some others, who resigned not because of supporter demands, but because the share price was right,” he remarked.
Faris’s decision is expected to significantly calm the atmosphere among PSIS Semarang supporters, simultaneously underscoring the club management’s unwavering commitment to transparency and integrity as top priorities. With this polemic now resolved, fans are hopeful that PSIS can refocus its efforts on achieving its performance targets for the current competitive season.
Summary
PSIS Semarang supporters harbored long-standing doubts about management’s commitment due to a potential conflict of interest, as Faris served as CEO for both PSIS Semarang and Persela Lamongan, clubs competing in the same league. To address these concerns and uphold the club’s integrity, Faris resigned from his position at Persela Lamongan. This decision is widely viewed as a prudent step to prevent bias allegations and restore fan confidence.
Wareng, chairman of the Panser Biru fan group, noted that multi-club share ownership is not unprecedented in Indonesian football and is manageable with a clear controlling shareholder. Nevertheless, he highly appreciated Faris’s resignation for prioritizing loyal supporters’ trust. This resolution is expected to calm PSIS Semarang fans, underscore management’s commitment to transparency, and enable the club to refocus on achieving its performance goals for the current season.